Northcote, Christchurch

1497 days ago

Calling all Halloween enthusiasts - we'd love to hear from you

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Hi Cantabrians,

Are you, your children or grandchildren getting involved in Halloween this year? Stuff and The Press newspaper would love to hear from you.

We are hoping to find out how things may be a little bit different for Halloween this year due to Covid-19, and to see how people are still… View more
Hi Cantabrians,

Are you, your children or grandchildren getting involved in Halloween this year? Stuff and The Press newspaper would love to hear from you.

We are hoping to find out how things may be a little bit different for Halloween this year due to Covid-19, and to see how people are still pushing through with their celebrations.

Will you be wearing a face mask with your costume? Or offering hand sanitiser to trick or treaters? Whatever it is you're up to, we'd love to hear about it.

Please comment below or email jake.kenny@stuff.co.nz if you are celebrating Halloween this year and would like to share how.

Thanks in advance folks!

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1495 days ago

‘Green’ plane takes off in Christchurch

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

New Zealand’s first passenger battery electric aircraft has taken flight from Christchurch.

Christchurch-based ElectricAir has brought the aircraft to the city to highlight zero exhaust-emission technology.

Launched at Christchurch International Airport on Friday, the plane will be used for … View more
New Zealand’s first passenger battery electric aircraft has taken flight from Christchurch.

Christchurch-based ElectricAir has brought the aircraft to the city to highlight zero exhaust-emission technology.

Launched at Christchurch International Airport on Friday, the plane will be used for trial flights, training and will be available for hire to qualified pilots.

The Pipistrel Alpha Electro can fly for an hour, plus half an hour reserve, which is the ideal duration for training flights.

Operators can recharge the aircraft, which will operate from both Christchurch and Rangiora, in under an hour, using a dedicated charger at Christchurch International Airport.

Along with the low-cost maintenance, the aircraft is about 70 per cent quieter than normal aircraft.

The project has been supported by a $40,000 grant from the Christchurch City Council Innovation and Sustainability Fund and a $19,000 grant from the Christchurch Agency for Energy Trust.

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1495 days ago

Flashback Friday: The Sign of the Takahe

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Photo 1: New homes on the eastern side of the Cashmere Hills near the Sign of the Takahe. Takahe Drive (a new road) is in the left foreground, and to the right are Hackthorne Rd and Dyers Pass Rd. May 24, 1966.

Photo 2: The Sign of the Takahe rest house on the Port Hills is gradually becoming … View more
Photo 1: New homes on the eastern side of the Cashmere Hills near the Sign of the Takahe. Takahe Drive (a new road) is in the left foreground, and to the right are Hackthorne Rd and Dyers Pass Rd. May 24, 1966.

Photo 2: The Sign of the Takahe rest house on the Port Hills is gradually becoming evident as the work progresses. January 09, 1940.

Photo 3: Night Study Of The Sign Of The Takahe - The architectural beauty of the completed Sign of the Takahe road house on Cashmere hills is shown to full advantage in this photograph, which was taken by moonlight at a late hour. May 20, 1949.

Photos from The Press archives.

1495 days ago

Make your own modernist art

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

Make your own modernist art and release your inner Matisse with easy-to-create canvas artworks. Use Resene testpots to suit your colour scheme for a co-ordinated look.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1495 days ago

Poll: Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. … View more
To celebrate the refreshed Stuff Travel website, enabling you to dream, plan and now book your next escape all in one place, we're giving away a $100 voucher.

To go into the draw to win simply vote below on which of the following destinations you're most likely to use your voucher on. Visit travel-booking.stuff.co.nz for inspiration and to view all the other destinations.
Explore now

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Which NZ destination do you most want to travel to?
  • 4.3% Auckland
    4.3% Complete
  • 20.7% Coromandel
    20.7% Complete
  • 6.2% Rotorua
    6.2% Complete
  • 5.6% Taupō
    5.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Wellington
    5.7% Complete
  • 18.7% Nelson Tasman
    18.7% Complete
  • 10.3% Marlborough
    10.3% Complete
  • 28.5% Central Otago/Lakes
    28.5% Complete
2856 votes
1496 days ago

Afterschool Classes to Assist Your Child

Amanda from KIDS LIFE ACADEMY

KIDS are great at DREAMING and they have great IMAGINATIONS!
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These beautiful dreams come from their soul and they require nurturing and support

Their dreams are what will make the difference between them having a MEDIOCRE LIFE and an AMAZING LIFE!

One of my favourite sayings is

* "You … View more
KIDS are great at DREAMING and they have great IMAGINATIONS!
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These beautiful dreams come from their soul and they require nurturing and support

Their dreams are what will make the difference between them having a MEDIOCRE LIFE and an AMAZING LIFE!

One of my favourite sayings is

* "You did not wake up today to be mediocre!"

and another favourite is from Dr Seuss

* "Why fit in when you were born to stand out!"

DREAMBUILDER KIDS teaches kids how to how to go for their dreams and to GO BIG!

THESE ROCK SOLID KIDS know without a shadow of a doubt that they are powerful creators!

They know how to MOVE MOUNTAINS.

They know how to flow downstream!

They know how to believe in the power within themselves.

They know that they want to LIVE their lives every single day!

JOY, PEACE, and LOVE are all emotions that they want to experience on a daily basis.

<DREAMBUILDER KIDS will be the ROLE MODELS for OTHERS>
Enrolments for this class are now open.
Book your child's spot by emailing Amanda @
brainwaves@xtra.co.nz

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1496 days ago

Papanui High School Upholstery Weekend Course

Bryan and Barbara Roper from Papanui High School Adult and Community Education

We have limited places still available in our popular hands on Upholstery course for the weekend of 7 & 8 November. This course is held at Papanui High School 9 am - 4 pm both days at a cost of $158.
If you have a favourite piece of furniture that could do with a new lease on life then this … View more
We have limited places still available in our popular hands on Upholstery course for the weekend of 7 & 8 November. This course is held at Papanui High School 9 am - 4 pm both days at a cost of $158.
If you have a favourite piece of furniture that could do with a new lease on life then this course is for you. You will learn how to repair, repad and recover your favourite piece of furniture. For further information and enrolment please visit our website
www.papanui.school.nz..., or email Barbara Roper rpb@papanui.school.nz, or telephone our office on 033520701.

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1496 days ago

BRIEF CASE. Very srong

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

This brief case is surplus to requirements since retirement and has been in storage for a few years. Suitable for samples and or paperwork.
Both locks work. Pick up is in Redwood.

Price: $6

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1496 days ago

Boarder wanted

Sharon from Strowan

Looking for a boarder in st albans
Happy clean tidy warm fun family home with 2 ppl $230pw with food or $180 without food
Ph 0273856007

Price: $230

1496 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Contact Us

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile… View more
The Neighbourly team is here to lend a helping hand! Whether you have some questions around how the site works, or you need help updating your details or settings, getting in touch with us is simple:

- Click "Settings" at the top right of the website
(If on mobile, click your profile picture and select "settings")
- Select "Help”
- Under Top Articles, select "Contacting Neighbourly"
- Click on the link to our Contact Us page

We look forward to hearing from you!

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1504 days ago

$3m repair bill at old school: Cables stripped, windows smashed, ceiling torn down

Jake Kenny Reporter from Community News

Vandals have ransacked an empty Christchurch school building, despite the Ministry of Education spending $80,000 on security and fencing.

Cables were stripped, windows smashed, carpets ripped up and a suspended ceiling torn down at the former Shirley Boys’ High School site.

The vandals caused a… View more
Vandals have ransacked an empty Christchurch school building, despite the Ministry of Education spending $80,000 on security and fencing.

Cables were stripped, windows smashed, carpets ripped up and a suspended ceiling torn down at the former Shirley Boys’ High School site.

The vandals caused a $3 million repair bill at the old school site, potentially derailing plans for nearby Banks Avenue School to take over the property.

The North Pde building became empty when Shirley Boys’ moved to a new purpose-built school in New Brighton in May 2019.

A deal would have meant Banks Avenue School – which currently does not have a hall – could have used the gym, while sports clubs and community groups could have hired the venue and outdoor pitches in the evenings.

However, the mindless wrecking-spree could mean the property will be bulldozed, if the ministry decides it will cost too much to repair it to meet building regulations.

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1499 days ago

Please share and bring Bella home!

Mirrin from St Albans

Update 28th October- Bella somehow made it home about 4am this morning🙏🏻🙏🏻 she’s hungry but happy to be home. Thanks everyone for your shares and advice 💕 I’m so happy!

Hi all,
I’ve lost my pet cat Bella over the weekend and am desperate to get her home safe! She is a small … View more
Update 28th October- Bella somehow made it home about 4am this morning🙏🏻🙏🏻 she’s hungry but happy to be home. Thanks everyone for your shares and advice 💕 I’m so happy!

Hi all,
I’ve lost my pet cat Bella over the weekend and am desperate to get her home safe! She is a small black and white cat with a pink collar and bell. She doesn’t know the area well so maybe hiding in someone’s back yard or garage.
Please give me a call if you see her, she won’t approach strangers I don’t think but even a clue where she may be would be great. 0211014822
She’s missing from her home at 139 edgeware road. Please share with your neighbours and have a check for her

1497 days ago

HOMED Saturday October 24th

Reporter Homed - The Press

What's your favorite property from our October 24th issue of HOMED?
Click the link below to choose

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1497 days ago

EVAPORATIVE COOLER. (KARDA brand)

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

This is in good working order. Makes your home cooler.
Cools air through the evaporation of water.
Pick up from a smoke free Northwood home.

Price: $30

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1497 days ago

PULL DOWN BED

Derek and Maureen from Redwood

This bed would be great as a spare for visitors. Good condition except for a small rip (shown)on the underside. The mattress is 5cm thick the ideal thickness for a collapsible bed. Bought from The Great Outdoors Company so is one of the better brands From a smoke free Northwood home.

Price: $30

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